Tool & Die Supervisor - Stamping

Overview Join to apply for the Tool & Die Supervisor - Stamping role at Ford Motor Company At Ford Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here, cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. The Role: As a Stamping Tool & Die Supervisor at Ford Oakville, you will oversee the repair and preventative maintenance of machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs and dies. You will also be responsible for ensuring departmental productivity, quality, safety, and cost targets are achieved for all stamping dies on your shift. This role supports the expansion to produce the F-Series Super Duty pickup truck. Responsibilities Mentor and coach safety, quality and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work. Lead skilled trades, tool and die makers to evaluate die readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, output, and up time while adhering to budgetary limitations and time constraints. Coordinate and schedule resources and materials, requesting overtime authorization when required to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time. Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation. Enforce health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards. Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting, and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures. Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues. Lead problem solving meetings to help eliminate ALL downtime. Mentor and teach die maintenance troubleshooting techniques to improve mean time between failure and repair. Generate and implement Cost Savings and Process Improvement suggestions. Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents including time keeping. Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Education: Certificate of Apprenticeship. Valid Tool & Die Maker's Certificate of Qualification. Experience: 3 years of experience in a supervisory role. Must be able to work all shifts work and weekends as required. Must be willing and able to travel to the USA upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels, and pierce operations Troubleshooting Die issues in Tandem Presses & Transfer Presses Experience working in an automotive heavy stamping facility Experience tig welding with tool steel Blue light scanning experience Aluminum stamping experience Root Cause and Problem-Solving experience Proven experience in home line commissioning of stamping dies or tooling, performing internal try outs, troubleshooting issues during initial run, and making necessary adjustments to meet production specifications General knowledge of Forming Limit Diagrams (FLD). Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing We’re not able to include every benefit here, but Ford is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr